📍 France

CHER: BERRY ROMAN AND JACQUES-COEUR CULTURAL ROUTE

Gothic cathedrals soar majestic, potter's wheels shape clay, grapes hang on vines. Cher is artistic heritage.

≈ 10
Days
354
Km
9
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Admire Bourges cathedral and Jacques-Cœur palace, visit Noirlac abbey, taste Sancerre wines, discover La Borne potters and Scottish village Aubigny-sur-Nère. Cher, Gothic art and vineyards.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Bourges

cathedral majesty stone soar

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Saint-Étienne Cathedral (UNESCO).
2
Jacques-Cœur Palace.
3
Charles VII Castle.
4
Porcelain Center.
🎯

Activities

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Printemps de Bourges (music festival).
→
Walk along the Yèvre.
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Summer concerts.
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Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 24min
2
Day

Mehun Sur Yevre

castle ruins crown stone

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Cistercian Abbey of Noirlac (concerts).
2
Medieval architecture.
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Activities

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Meditation.
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Saint-Vic Museum.
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Next stop
Distance: 67 km
Travel time: 1h21
3
Day

Noirlac

abbey stone heritage glow

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Cité de l'Or (museum).
2
Belfry.
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Activities

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Walk along the Auron.
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Sancerre white and red wine tasting.
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Crottins de Chavignol.
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Next stop
Distance: 24 km
Travel time: 29min
4
Day

Saint Amand Montrond

forges heritage industrial craft

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Tour des Fiefs.
2
Panorama over the Loire.
3
Art workshops.
🎯

Activities

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Meeting with artisans.
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Ceramics purchases.
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Franco-Scottish festival (July).
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Next stop
Distance: 5 km
Travel time: 6min
5
Day

Dun Sur Auron

fortress town crown tower

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Contemporary ceramics center.
2
Château des Stuarts.
3
Renaissance town with octagonal layout.
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Activities

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Sancerre vineyards nearby.
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Walk along the Auron.
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Next stop
Distance: 60 km
Travel time: 1h11
6
Day

Sancerre

wine hilltop crown view

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Market hall.
2
Tour des Fiefs.
3
Panorama over the Loire.
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Activities

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Wine route.
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Sancerre white and red wine tasting.
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Crottins de Chavignol.
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Next stop
Distance: 45 km
Travel time: 54min
7
Day

La Borne

pottery tradition craft village

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Village of potters.
2
Art workshops.
3
Contemporary ceramics center.
🎯

Activities

→
Meeting with artisans.
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Ceramics purchases.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 96 km
Travel time: 1h56
8
Day

Aubigny Sur Nere

scottish tradition village charm

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Château des Stuarts.
2
Half-timbered houses.
3
Old town.
🎯

Activities

→
Franco-Scottish festival (July).
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Market.
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Next stop
Distance: 37 km
Travel time: 44min
9
Day

Henrichemont

bastide town glow stone

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Renaissance town with octagonal layout.
2
Market hall.
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Activities

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Sancerre vineyards nearby.
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Crafts.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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